Apprenticeship training providers

What does an apprenticeship training provider do?

When you start an apprenticeship, you're employed by a company — but your training is planned and delivered by a training provider. They run your off-the-job learning (usually at least six hours a week), assess your progress towards your apprenticeship standard, and support you all the way to your end-point assessment. Many also help employers recruit their apprentices, which is why the roles you'll find on GetMyFirstJob are often managed by a provider on an employer's behalf.

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply to the training provider or the employer?

Either — it depends on the vacancy. Many employers ask their training provider to manage recruitment, so your application may go to the provider first. On GetMyFirstJob you just apply to the vacancy; it reaches the right organisation automatically.

Does it cost anything to train with a provider?

No. As an apprentice you never pay for your training — it's funded by your employer and the government. You earn a wage from day one while you work towards your qualification.

Can I choose my own training provider?

Usually the employer has already chosen the provider for a vacancy, and that partnership is part of what you're applying to. If you're comparing similar roles, the provider's reputation and support are well worth weighing up alongside the employer.

What qualifications can a training provider deliver?

Providers deliver apprenticeship standards from Level 2 (intermediate) right up to degree apprenticeships at Level 6 and 7, plus traineeships and other early-careers programmes, depending on their specialisms.

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